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Knowledge and Perception of Beneficiary Communities on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects: an Analysis of Projects by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (Kengen)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to analyse knowledge and perception by beneficiary communities regarding CSR projects by KENGEN. Specifically, it sought to: i) determine knowledge and awareness levels of beneficiary communities on KENGEN ... -
Knowledge And Perception On Mobile Money And Its Influence On Access To Formal Financial Services Among The Youths In Seme Sub County: Acase Of Kombewa Division
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)to Formal Financial services remain of interest to many especially in the developing countries. This is because it does not only benefit the individuals but also contribute to the overall growth and development in a nation. ... -
Knowledge and Perception on Mobile Money and Its Influence on Access to Formal Financial Services Among the Youths in Seme Sub County: Acase of Kombewa Division
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Access to Formal Financial services remain of interest to many especially in the developing countries. This is because it does not only benefit the individuals but also contribute to the overall growth and development in ... -
Knowledge and Perceptions of Complications Associated With Female Genital Mutilation/cutting Among Somali Community in Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Female Genital Mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “all procedures that involve intentional partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or others injuries ... -
Knowledge And Practice Of Basic Anaesthetic Techniques Amongst Medical Officers In Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003-04)This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on knowledge and practice of basic anaesthetic techniques amongst medical officers in Kenya. The study was undertaken following approval by the Ethical Research Committee of ... -
Knowledge and practice of cervical cancer screening using pap smear test amongst women in Nairobi. A case study of women attending MCH at Kayole sub-district Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Cervical cancer is the most preventable form of cancer, yet it is becoming increasingly common among women in Kenya. It is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in developing countries with up to 80% of ... -
Knowledge And Practice Of Clinicians Regarding Adverse Effects Of Contrast Media And Their Predisposing Factors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Contrast medium is an agent used to enhance the difference in appearance between different structures and fluids in the body during imaging and is among the most commonly used drugs. Adverse contrast media ... -
Knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among women with children between 9 and 12 months of age in el sabbah hospital juba-south Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Breastfeeding is an significant tool of preventing childhood illnesses, obesity, and hypertension later on in life. In addition, it reduces the cost to the family and the entire country. South Sudan faces a ... -
Knowledge and practice of nutritional principles and their association with nutritional and morbidity status of people with HIV/AIDS. Case for a home based care centre in ongata rongai of Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2009)People with the human immunodeficiency virus need good nutrition to sustain their health and minimize morbidity episodes. Appropriate health care at the hospital level is unaffordable and care has shifted to home based ... -
Knowledge and practice of nutritionists in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus using honey: A case study of selected hospitals in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, due to defects in insulin secretion and/or action activity. The prevalence of DM in Kenya is at 3.3% and is reported to be ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Primary Prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Parents of Children With Acute Pharyngitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis is an important and common childhood infection with the potential to cause Acute Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The disease is highly preventable but children ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Private Medical Practitioners Regarding Diagnosis and Treatment of Paediatric Tuberculosis in Mogadishu
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the major health problems and the second leading infectious cause of mortality around the world. According to WHO estimates in 2011, there were 0.5 million new cases of TB and ... -
Knowledge and practice on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs among health care workers at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cytotoxic drugs are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic. Improper handling and use of these drugs leads to occupational health hazards among workers in cancer management settings. No study has been published ... -
Knowledge And Practices Among, Radiologists, Radiology Residents And Radiographers In Management Of Cardiopulmonary Arrest And Anaphylactic Reactions In Radiology Department
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Emergencies in the radiology department are uncommon. They may arise in critically ill patients who are brought to the department for imaging, interventional procedures or as a result of adverse reactions to contrast media ... -
Knowledge and Practices Associated With Complementary Feeding Among Young Children Attending Gambool Health Centre, Garowe District, Puntland State, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)According to scientific research on newborn and young child feeding habits from underdeveloped nations, advancement is attainable with the use of efficient tactics and adequate resources. The health of children is still ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Antenatal Maternal Nutrition by First Time Mothers: a Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life and its nutrient requirements vary with age, gender and physiological conditions of an individual. Poor nutrition can lead to a range of health problems for first time antenatal ... -
Knowledge and practices of health care workers in Kenyatta national hospital as regards nutritional status and needs of HIV infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and malnutrition are interlinked, both epidemiologically and physiologically. The synergistic effects of malnutrition and HIV on the immune system occur in a vicious cycle in ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Workers on Early Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancers in Levels Three and Four Public Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: By 2020 about 90% of childhood malignancy mortalities occurred in low and middle-income countries. Various childhood cancers have been found to be curable if detected early and appropriate management instituted ... -
Knowledge and practices on essential newborn care among postnatal mothers at Juba teaching hospital South Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Globally neonatal mortality remains high despite a declining proportion of deaths among children under five years of age. Almost all neonatal deaths occur in low and middle income countries with the highest ... -
Knowledge and Understanding of International Law by Security Forces: a Case Study of the Kenya National Police Service
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The enactment of Kenya’s new constitution in 2010 brought with it several changes to Kenya’s legal environment one of the monumental changes are contained in article 2(5) which states that the “the general rules of ...